Looters Target Liquor Store In Street Takeover

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Looters Target Liquor Store During Massive Los Angeles Street Takeover

Published: August 19, 2026

A massive street takeover involving roughly 150 cars in the Los Angeles area reportedly turned into a scene of widespread looting, with a local liquor store becoming the latest business targeted.

According to Inside Edition, the street takeover occurred as hundreds of people gathered and vehicles commandeered the roads. The incident follows another recent case in which an AutoZone was looted during a street takeover.

Surveillance Video Captures Looting

Surveillance footage from inside the liquor store shows several individuals breaking into the business. In the video, looters can reportedly be seen using a power saw to cut through locks before dozens of people entered the store and began taking merchandise.

The incident left the business severely damaged and caused significant losses for the owners.

Business Owners Left Devastated

The store's owners told Inside Edition that they had spent a decade building their business, only to see it destroyed within minutes.

The incident highlights the devastating impact that organized looting can have on small and locally owned businesses, particularly when large crowds and street takeovers create opportunities for criminal activity.

Police Crack Down on Street Takeovers

Authorities are now increasing efforts to crack down on street takeovers and the criminal activity associated with them.

Officials have been working to address the growing problem of large gatherings involving vehicles that can shut down roads, create dangerous conditions and, in some cases, provide cover for looting and vandalism.

As police increase enforcement, business owners and residents are hoping the crackdown will help prevent similar incidents and protect local businesses from becoming targets.

The latest incident serves as another reminder of the serious consequences street takeovers can have on communities—not only by disrupting traffic and public safety, but also by leaving businesses facing potentially devastating financial losses.

Source: Inside Edition